Brain scans reveal why tourette patients are hypersensitive to everyday stimuli
NCT ID NCT03914664
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to understand why many people with Tourette syndrome are overly sensitive to everyday sensations like touch or noise. Researchers will monitor brain activity, heart rate, and sweat responses in 50 adults with Tourette syndrome while they experience different sounds and touches. No treatment is given; the goal is to learn more about the condition to guide future therapies.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232-5400, United States